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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/04/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 14,1983 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT Member Moore (attending Promotion Coalition meeting) STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Director of Management Services Thomson, Transit Coordinator Gustafson, Associate Civil Engineer Hanson ALSO PRESENT Auguste Rodrigues, Kitty Raso ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to approve the minutes of March 3 and 17, 1983, as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 413 - APPROVING A TWO-MONTH PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTRACT WITH NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES At the City Council meeting of March 29, 1983, staff was directed to prepare RFPs to obtain professional public relations consultant advice starting about June 1, 1983, in conjunction with the Public Information Specialist position being filled by June 1. Specific direction regarding extending the contract with Nuffer/Smith, which expired March 31, for an interim period was not given at this meeting. Executive Director Goss informed the Agency that the Business & Industry Development Steeri ng Collll1i ttee supports the continuation of the publ ic relations contract with Nuffer/Smith. Member Scott opposed the contract extension stating that the services of Nuffer/Smith Associates should be discontinued for at least 30 days. Member Malcolm remarked that a break in service would be at the cost of the City and therefore supported staff I s recommendati on to approve a two-month extension in order to avoid loss of continuity. Discussion followed regarding continuation of this item for one week. Member McCandliss informed members that Member Moore does support this extension. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by those present. (Member Scott opposed.) ..... ~.... ,.. ......-' , ....". ..__u.n._"-'" _u.. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- April 14, 1983 ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: REQUEST FOR STUDY OF REDEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIDN The State Legislature is presently discussing redevelopment agency reform through the introduction of three bills. SB617 (McCorquodale) is sponsored by the County Supervisors Association, AB1545 (Hannigan) is sponsored by the League of California Cities and the Community Redevelopment Agencies Association, and AB1084 is proposed but has no direct impact on our program. MOTION TO REFER TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to create a Legislative Committee and refer the Hannigan and McCorquodale bills to that committee for a report back to the Agency. Chairman Cox clarified that the Legislative Committee would consist of Executive Director Goss, Agency Attorney Lindberg, and Member Malcolm. (Special Counsel Reed noted that he has prepared an analysis of the two bills for the Agency to review.) ITEM ND. 4 - REPORT: INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA The installation of utilities in the Focus Area is being coordinated by the Redevelopment Agency. Staff's report discusses the cost associated with this installation, reimbursement potential, and responsibilities. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) accept staff recommendation to authorize Special Counsel to continue to negotiate a refund of all costs associ ated wi th the SDG&E installation. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 414 - APPROVING AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA The agreements and contracts for Pacific Telephone and SDG&E provi de for construction design and specifications for the main distribution line to be provided in the Town Centre Focus Area. The Agreement also allows the Agency to bill PacTel for joint trench use resulting in an $800 reimbursement and a $23,000 reimbursement from SDG&E. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- April 14, 1983 ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 415 - GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON LOT 6 OF THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER Certain easements must be provided to the appropriate utility companies to complete installation of gas and electric facilities within the Town Centre Focus Area. One easement for an electrical transformer will be necessary on Lot 6 to service the United Artists Theatre and future development on Lot 6. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 416 - APPROVING A CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE MUNCHNER KIND'L SIOEWALK CAFE A request to locate a sidewalk cafe on the northeast corner of Center Street has been submitted by the owner of the Munchner Kind'l Restaurant, Mrs. Auguste Rodri gues. The Project Area Committee and the Design Review Board have reviewed the applicant's request and recommend that the Redevelopment Agency approve the conceptual plan. Member Malcolm commented that the applicant's request devi ates from the Sidewalk Cafe Policy regarding the permanency of tables and chairs. Tables and chairs will not be portable and therefore will not be moved indoors after closure. Discussion ensued regarding reviewing sidewalk cafe operations after a one-year period. Mrs. Auguste Rodrigues, owner of Munchner Kind'l Restaurant, stated that as long as any potential changes to the sidewalk cafe ope~ation are in reason, she would have no objection to the Agency's annual reVlew. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT AND REVIEW IN 12 MONTHS MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report with the added stipulation that the Agency review this resolution within 12 months after its implementation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously as amended (to review on an annual basis). ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: LA BELLA PIZZA On March 17, the Agency requested that the owners of La Bella Pizza seek an encroachment agreement from the property owners on both sides of their property where their signs were occupyi ng the air space of the adj acent properties. The Agency will consider placement of a sign on the south-facing wall upon receipt of subject agreements. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- April 14, 1983 Mrs. Kitty Raso, owner of La Bella Pizza, 373 Third Avenue, indicated that she has received permission for an encroachment agreement from the owner on the north side of her building. However, the owner of the south-faci ng property (Uni ted Enterpri ses) has not responded to her requests. Mrs. Raso suggested that if no response was obtained, she is considering erecting a sign set into the building that would not encroach on air space. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to accept the report and continue further discussions at the May 19th meeting. Members suggested that Mrs. Raso contact the attorney for United Enterprises, Mr. Michael Spata. ITEM NO.9 - a) RESOLUTION NO. 417 - AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "F" STREET AND MEMORIAL PARK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR b) RESOLUTION NO. 418 - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO THE AGENCY BY THE FOCUS AREA DEVELOPERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS AND GUTTERS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "F" STREET AND MEMORIAL PARK c) RESOLUTION NO. 419 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHTS, TREES, AND STREET FURNITURE FOR THIRD AVENUE AND "F" STREET WITHIN THE FOCUS AREA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR I n accord ance with the Di spos it i on and Deve 1 opment Agreement, the Agency is to provide street lights, landscaping, and decorative furniture for Third Avenue. Improvements to the s i dewa 1 k on Thi rd Avenue from "F" Street to Memorial Park include the widening of the sidewalk in certain areas to form nodes similar to those constructed on the east side. Other work to be done in the Third Avenue right-of-way includes the construction of a crosswalk in the vicinity of Center Street and adjustment to the noses of the med i an stri ps to faci 1 itate left-hand turns onto Thi rd Avenue. The Agency wi 11 be requested to authorize and appropriate funds to complete this work along with the installation of underground conduits and irrigation system beneath the new sidewalks. Under a proposed agreement the Agency is a1 so requested to authorize the installation of new curbs and gutters and then they would be reimbursed for this work by the developers. Finally, the Agency is requested to authorize staff to purchase the street lights, trees, and street furniture for Third Avenue and "F" Street withi n the Focus Area. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- April 14, 1983 RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Associate Civil Engineer Hanson explained that staff proposes to di vert southbound traffic on Third Avenue at "F" Street to Fourth Avenue. It is anticipated that pavi ng can be accompli shed in two to three weeks if the street is closed. If the southbound lane is left open, it would take up to si x weeks to pave the street. The Agency's acceptance of thi s procedure is requested prior to writing the engineering specifications. A bonus would be offered if the paving is done in two weeks, and a penalty would be assessed if the paving was not completed in this same timeframe. In answer to Chairman Cox's Question, Community Development Director Desrochers stated that Third Avenue will be chipsealed between "F" and "G" Streets after all street work is accomplished so that the entire street will look uniform and compliment the new development. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING A SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO LINK TOWN CENTRE I, TOWN CENTRE II AND BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREAS A report addressing the feasibility of having a trolley or some other unique means of pub 1 i c transportati on routed between the Town Centre, Chul a Vi sta Shopping Center ("H" Street), and Bayfront areas was prepared by the Transit Coordinator. Transi t Coord i nator Gustafson di scussed the vari ous types of fi xed gui deway and rubber-tire systems available, including: extending the San Diego Trolley and Downtown People Mover; trams, special designed body-on-chassis vehicles, standard transit buses, and a double-decker London bus. Discussion followed concerning collision liability, particularly with the tram system and competition with the current shuttle service. Regarding the tram system, members suggested that the "Dpwntowner" route could be extended to serve the Bayfront, therefore, the tram would not be appropriate. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the staff recommendation to further study rubber-tire system alternatives. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL SEDWAY/COOKE PLAN AND REVISIONS PRESENTED MARCH 3 AND 17, 1983 On March 3, planning consultants from the firm of Sedway/Cooke gave a presentation concerning a revised LCP to the Agency and Planning Commission. Included in the presentation were certain statistics that referred to development potential on the Bayfront. Staff was requested at the March 17th Agency meet i ng to add the category of open space and compare it to the original plan. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -6- April 14, 1983 In response to Member McCandl i ss I concern over the loss of open space as depicted in the chart (attached to staff's report), Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that now more preservation and open space is provided than was originally intended, and a greater portion of marsh buffer can be used as linear park. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 12 - REPORT: STATUS OF CORPS/CAL TRANS PROJECT During the past several months, the Agency has been actively involved in an attempt to secure Coastal Commission approval of the Corps/Ca1Trans project, which includes the provision of a flood control channel for the Sweetwater Valley, improvements to 1-5, and the construct i on of the Route 54 connector between 1-5 and I-80S. Community Development Director Desrochers reiterated that the Coastal Commission will hear this project at their April 26th meeting in San Diego. The Army Corps of Engineers and Ca lTrans have been most responsive and willing to coordinate their efforts. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 13 - RESOLUTION NO. 420 - AMENDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN JONES 8. STOKES ASSOCIATES, INC., BIOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ADDITIONAL BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT The firm of Jones 8. Stokes Associates, Inc. was originally hired to conduct a biological study prior to the preparation of a new LCP. It was also noted that scientific detailed information compiled on our behalf could be presented to the Coastal Commi ss i on for the use of Gunpowder Poi nt and the "D" Street fill. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MCCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member McCand1 i ss expressed concern wi th the conceptua 1 approva 1 process. She requested that the Agency be notified in the interim if conceptually approved plans will change. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -7- April 14, 1983 In reference to the Sammi s Properties proposal, Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that staff was not aware that the developer would propose a parking structure. In addition, members were informed that a change in the Crystal T's plan would be presented to them at the Agency's May meeting. Chai rman Cox announced that the s i gnage for the South Bay Regional Center complex has been completed. MOTION TO PREPARE REPORT ON WATER FEATURE AT COURT COMPLEX MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) direct staff to come back to the Agency in May with a status report on the water feature (at the South Bay Regional Center). ADJOURNMENT at 8:05 p.m. to the mid-month meeting of April 21, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. WPC 0644H